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A humanoid robot and a four-legged robot dog stopped behind a red-and-white barrier gate in a shipping port, illustrating the US ban on Chinese-made robots.

The US Just Banned Chinese Robot Dogs and Humanoids — Here's Why Washington Is Scared of Them

The FCC just blocked new imports of Chinese-made humanoid robots, four-legged robot dogs, and power inverters over national-security fears. Here's what's banned, why officials say a robot dog is a threat, and what it means for the US-China robot race.

Jul 29, 2026